Traditionnellement, lorsqu'une espèce invasive arrive d'Asie, "l'hiver québécois va la tuer, [mais] maintenant on est ailleurs, les moyennes de température l'hiver et l'été sont plus hautes", a souligné Étienne Normandin, en expliquant que les changements climatiques "offrent à une espèce comme le ver plat à tête de marteau une chance supplémentaire de se développer".
https://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/2004328/vers-toxine-paralysante-montreal-westmount
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https://phys.org/news/2023-08-critics-degrowth-economics-unworkablebut-ecologist.html
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Extreme heat funding is a tiny fraction of California’s climate budget, despite killing more residents than all other weather events combined
https://www.politico.com/news/2023/08/16/extreme-heat-california-climate-00111331
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By 2060, alternative proteins around Southeast Asia and other Asia-Pacific nations will need to account for more than half of protein production, the report added
While this is a global issue, it’s particularly important for Asian countries because the continent supplies more than half the world’s animal proteins, including land animals and seafood, ARE said in its report.
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Climate change intensifies droughts, boosts strong winds, and increases lightning strikes, creating the perfect conditions for wildfires
https://www.miragenews.com/unmasking-dangers-hidden-health-risks-of-1066028/
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At the effort’s core is the idea that local communities should play a leading role in conservation and that preserving Sierra Gorda’s natural spaces could be more profitable than razing them
I believe our society should connect with the nature that sustains us as a loving mother
Today, Sierra Gorda is home to a web of thriving ecosystems that host an array of wildlife, including more than 1,100 species of birds and butterflies, and endangered animals, such as the jaguar
https://uproxx.com/pop/billie-eilish-overheated-climate-event/
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However, new findings from researchers at the University of New Hampshire have found that water use efficiency has stalled since 2001 which implies not as much CO2 was being taken in by plants and more water was consumed and that could have implications on carbon cycling, agricultural production and water resources
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The game is set in a dystopian London and will be playable to anyone with a smartphone on Blackhorse Lane and surrounding streets from 23rd September – 8th October
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As the world’s demand for coffee increases, so do coffee plantations — and rainforests are paying the price. Coffee production is one of the leading causes of deforestation. Further exaggerated by climate change, forcing existing coffee plantations to shift to new - higher lands
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The Science Based Targets initiative, a United Nations-backed entity that validates net-zero plans, has removed Amazon from its list of companies taking action on climate goals after the tech behemoth failed to implement its commitment to set a credible target for reducing carbon emissions
https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2023-08-14/amazon-carbon-emissions-climate-change
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In the first 15 years of this century, British Columbia led the way whenever Canadians were asked about environmental issues. When it comes to raising taxes to deal with global warming, the province is now in the middle of the pack at 55 per cent. Quebec (64 per cent), Saskatchewan and Manitoba (58 per cent) and Ontario (57 per cent) all rank highe
https://biv.com/article/2023/08/higher-taxes-address-social-climate-issues-remain-tough-sell-poll
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La secrétaire au Trésor appelle à construire une chaîne d'approvisionnement mondiale diversifiée et renforcée
La secrétaire américaine au Trésor Janet Yellen s'est félicitée lundi, lors d'un discours à Las Vegas, de l'avancée de la transition énergétique aux #ÉtatsUnis mais a pointé du doigt la « surconcentration » des chaînes d'approvisionnement qu'elle estime « entre les mains d'une poignée de pays »
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Head of industry standards body says more people are turning to renewable technology as energy costs grow
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La gestion de l’eau coûtera des milliards à Montréal, qui demande l’avis du public
On sait aujourd'hui que le fleuve Saint-Laurent compte parmi les fleuves les plus pollués en microplastique. Il est dans les mêmes catégories que les fleuves très pollués d'Asie
Même si on refaisait tous les égouts, ça coûterait entre 7 et 8 milliards de dollars, et il y aurait quand même des inondations
https://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/2003201/gestion-eau-consultation-ville
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Nos résultats indiquent que la réduction des niveaux de pollution atmosphérique par les particules, même dans un pays relativement propre comme les États-Unis, peut réduire le nombre de personnes développant une démence en fin de vie
S’appuyant sur les données de l’étude sur la santé et la retraite, qui a suivi près de 30 000 adultes depuis 1992
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The real estate market is not immune to the impacts of climate change. A recent report from Redfin revealed that over 50% of US homeowners have invested in climate change-proofing their properties, which includes measures to withstand rising temperatures, extreme cold, flooding, tornadoes, poor air quality, earthquakes, and wildfires
more than half of US homeowners are now hesitant to move to areas prone to extreme weather events associated with climate change
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https://themessenger.com/business/dont-believe-in-climate-change-bet-on-it
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